title: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a single-row of triple-loaded suture anchors with a modified suture configuration.
abstract: Achieving an adequate restoration of the muscle-tendon-bone unit and the anatomical footprint is essential for a successful outcome in open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The described suture grasping technique using triple-loaded suture anchors might combine high initial fixation strength with good footprint coverage. It describes two mattress' stitches medial at the articular margin of the tendon. Additionally, a third mattress stitch is performed laterally to increase footprint contact and avoid dog-ear deformity. The triple-mattress repair is easy to perform and might be a good alternative in either arthroscopic or open rotator cuff repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saarland University, Homburg, Saar, Germany. olaf.lorbach@gmx.de
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lorbach
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pape
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Raber
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kohn
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kieb
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation